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February 4, 2026, 8:20 PM

• •Government shutdown averted with ongoing negotiations on ICE reforms.
• •Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify on their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
• •White House meeting on the Clarity Act faces internal conflict.
• •Michael Grimes leaves Trump administration, venture investment arm to be led by Howard Lutnick.
• •Trump family's crypto company deal with Abu Dhabi royal.
• •Sam Bankman-Fried attempts to rebrand himself on X.

This week's Regulator dives into the turbulent intersection of technology and politics in Washington, where various interests clash amidst government shutdowns and heated debates. Key issues include negotiations over ICE reforms, the upcoming testimonies of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein, and a meeting on the Clarity Act regarding crypto regulations. Additionally, the article highlights the departure of a Trump administration official and a deal involving the Trump family's crypto company, alongside updates on Sam Bankman-Fried's attempts to rebrand himself.

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